{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"550 | Decide Ai Tools made by and for brains like ours with Dr Shannan Palma","description":"In episode 550 of ADHD reWired, Eric Tivers sits down with Dr. Shannan Palma to explore Decide\u2014a suite of AI-powered decision-support tools built by and for neurodivergent brains. Throughout this conversation, you\u2019ll hear about: How Decide leverages AI (Gemini and large language models) to help with everyday choices and multi-step tasks. The story behind IT Assistive Technologies and the Autistic Self-Reliance Support Network. Real-world examples of \u201cdecision fatigue\u201d and how Decide\u2019s guided and randomized features ease choice paralysis. The balance between AI assistance and human insight\u2014and why a trusting, well-prompted tool can feel like a personal neurodivergent life coach. Pricing, privacy, and the community-focused mission: 85 percent of ITI\u2019s profits fund disability-led initiatives. Bonus segments on Pride Month, coaching groups, virtual coworking, and how to get involved with ADHD reWired\u2019s summer programs. Use these show notes to get a quick overview, find useful links, and discover why Decide might become your new go-to when you\u2019re stuck choosing dinner, figuring out a daily routine, or simply need a gentle \u201cnudge\u201d to move forward. Episode Summary Dr. Shannan Palma\u2014co-founder of Decide and co-director of the Autistic Self-Reliance Support Network\u2014joins Eric to unpack how tools designed by autistic and ADHD adults can transform decision making for all of us. Shannan shares her own late autism and ADHD diagnoses, the challenges she faced finding resources after getting \u201cthe piece of paper,\u201d and how a 48-hour hackathon sparked a project that won first prize and secured nearly $400 k in grant funding. From door-dash dilemmas to life-altering choices (like whether to adopt a foster dog), Decide offers two core modes: Randomized Choice Generator Users create custom lists (e.g., favorite restaurants, daily routines) and assign energy costs. The app selects an option based on your current energy level\u2014no more breakfast indecision or \u201cwhat to watch next\u201d paralysis. Guided Decision Assistance A series of friendly, \u201caffirmative\u201d prompts mirror a real-time coach. By reflecting back your own criteria (energy, resources, priorities), Decide delivers a percentage-confidence recommendation and rationale\u2014so you can make a defensible, informed choice without overthinking. Along the way, Shannan emphasizes the importance of privacy (your data always belongs to you), ethical AI (focusing on \u201cdo no harm\u201d), and how Decide\u2019s freemium model avoids the \u201cADHD tax\u201d by offering 10 free guided decisions per month. Premium access is available for $4.99\/month, but you can cancel at any time without losing progress. Key Takeaways Why \u201cDecision Fatigue\u201d Matters: Neurodivergent brains often struggle with countless small choices (e.g., \u201cWhat\u2019s for dinner?\u201d). Decide\u2019s randomized generator isn\u2019t just for fun\u2014it reduces executive-function load by factoring in your energy level and pre-ranked options. Guided Mode = Personalized Neurodivergent Coaching: Instead of writing complex prompts for ChatGPT or Claude, Decide asks you targeted yes\/no\/unsure questions. Once you answer, it gives a clear recommendation (with a confidence score) plus a brief \u201cwhy,\u201d so you trust your decision-making process. Built by Autistic + ADHD Makers: After Shannan\u2019s late autism diagnosis, she realized few supports existed for lower-visibility autistic adults. A 48-hour hackathon (Give Back Hack Columbus) brought together autistic and ADHD engineers, designers, and researchers\u2014leading to Decide\u2019s prototype and subsequent $400 k grant from Ohio\u2019s Department of Developmental Disabilities. Community-First Funding Model: 85 percent of any IT Assistive Technologies\u2019 profits flow back to the Autistic Self-Reliance Support Network (ASR). ASR focuses on autonomy and resources for autistic adults\u2014rather than caregiver research\u2014aiming to expand capacity and economic inclusion across the lifespan. Privacy & Data Rights: Decide won\u2019t train AI on your personal data, and you retain full ownership of anything you input. Future plans include an opt-in research repository for autistic\/ADHD lifespan data\u2014governed by community safeguards. Bonus: Pride Month & ADHD ReWired Community Updates: Neurodivergent Pride Panel: Friday, June 13th at 10 AM PT \/ 1 PM ET (free registration at adhdrewired.com\/pride2025). Summer Coaching Groups kick off July 24th\u2014save $200 by joining the registration kickoff on June 18th (more info at coachingrewired.com). Adult Study Hall: Virtual coworking with monthly \u201cPomodoro Dance Parties\u201d (4th Friday, Pride-themed on June 27th). Try a 1-week free trial at adultstudyhall.com. Next Live Q&A: Tuesday, June 10th at 10:30 AM PT \/ 1:30 PM ET (become a Patron at patreon.com\/adhdrewired for behind-the-scenes coaching calls). Resources & Links Decide AI Decision Assistant \u2022 Web: iassist.com\/decide \u2022 App Store (iOS) & Google Play (Android) \u2022 Guided decisions: 10 free\/month; Premium: $4.99\/month (cancel anytime) Dr. Shannan Palma & IT Assistive Technologies \u2022 IT Assistive Technologies (for-profit): itassist.com \u2022 Autistic Self-Reliance Support Network (non-profit): autisticselfreliance.org \u2022 LinkedIn: Shannan Palma (mention you heard the podcast!) Neurodivergent Pride & June Events \u2022 Neurodivergent Pride Panel (June 13): adhdrewired.com\/pride2025 \u2022 Adult Study Hall Pomodoro Dance Party (June 27): adultstudyhall.com ADHD ReWired Coaching & Community \u2022 Summer Coaching Groups (start July 24): coachingrewired.com \u2022 Live Q&A (June 10): RSVP details sent to interest list \u2022 Patreon: patreon.com\/adhdrewired Books & References \u2022 Annie Duke, Thinking in Bets (on decision quality vs. outcome quality) \u2022 \u201cSelling Out the Spectrum\u201d by Ryan E. Conviction (autistic journalist on research ethics) ","author_name":"ADHD reWired","author_url":"http:\/\/www.ADHDreWired.com","html":"